Rural Exceptional Student Talent Opportunities, Resources, & Experiences
G-T/HAL ORGANIZATIONS
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Nebraska/National/International Associations for the Gifted and Talented
Nebraska/National/International Associations for the Gifted and Talented
National Associations for the gifted are involved in research, developments and advocacy of gifted educational opportunities at the national level. These organizations are usually membership based and have become forums for parents, educators, and other professionals who are working towards advancing gifted education and opportunities.
The Nebraska Association for the Gifted (NAG) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting gifted and talented students through advocacy, resources, and professional development for educators and parents. NAG aims to enhance educational opportunities and ensure that gifted learners in Nebraska reach their full potential.
NAGC is the nation's leading organization focused on the needs of gifted and talented children. Dedicated to uplifting and empowering those who support children with advanced abilities, NAGC provides energizing professional learning, impactful research, and inspiring advocacy to ensure all children have equitable opportunities and support to develop their gifts and talents.
The Nebraska Department of Education's High Ability Learner (HAL) program provides resources and guidelines to support the education of gifted and talented students across the state. It aims to ensure that these students receive appropriate challenges and opportunities through specialized instruction, enrichment programs, and professional development for educators.
Vision - All gifted and talented students in Nebraska have meaningful opportunities for academic and personal growth commensurate with their abilities as well as career development to actualize their full potential and become lifelong learners who are college, career, and civic-ready.
Mission - Locally identified high ability learners (HALs) benefit from targeted services and opportunities to develop their unique talents and demonstrate consistent growth. High ability learners will have access to a variety of school- and community-based learning experiences and enrichment activities that are also aligned to college and career-ready standards, as well as include families and caregivers as active participants in their programming.
Educators who provide direct support to HAL students should consider these foundational elements related to identification, academic content, programming, and equitable access to opportunities.
Welcome to High Ability Learner Hacks, posted by the Nebraska Department of Education! This page contains short videos of strategies and best-practices for serving HAL students. Please feel free to share these clips, and email NDE High Ability Learning Specialist Sheyanne Smith at sheyanne.smith@nebraska.gov if you have any questions.
The American Psychological Association's resource on gifted education provides information and support for addressing the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of gifted and talented students.
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the success of children and youth with disabilities and gifts and talents through advocacy, standards, and professional development.
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